Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- President Muhammadu Buhari has finally moved against Okoi Obono-Obla, more than a year after the head of asset recovery panel was first slammed with claims of certificate forgery, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.

Multiple sources familiar with the development told PREMIUM TIMES the head of presidential asset recovery panel has been asked to vacate office with immediate effect. A police team has also been sent to seal off his office in Abuja's exquisite Asokoro neighbourhood to prevent him from entering or tampering with records.

Mr Buhari acted on the outcome of an extensive investigation conducted into Mr Obono-Obla's academic credentials by the anti-graft agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offence...